SHARON ANKOMA
Ontario,Canada
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in health promotion, program evaluation and qualitative research. Proven ability to analyze data and engage stakeholders effectively. Skilled in database management and scientific writing, contributing to impactful health education initiatives and enhancing participant retention in community health projects.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant – Mass Action Against Malaria (MAAM) Monitoring & Evaluation Project
Center for Communication Programs (CCP), Johns Hopkins University
, USA
02.2024 - 02.2025
- Reviewed 'Obulamu' communication materials, including radio spots, video ads, posters, and implementation protocols developed by CCP to assess alignment with health messaging objectives in Uganda.
- Led the development of analytic plans and conducted qualitative coding in Atlas.ti for social and behavior change (SBC) evaluations.
- Collaborated with team members to analyze data and summarize findings.
- Engaged in meetings to discuss project progress and next steps.
- Drafted manuscripts, presentations, and technical reports for internal stakeholders and external funders, such as USAID, using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Graduate Research Assistant – Engage With Heart (Cardiovascular Health Project)
School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University
, USA
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted in field data collection, specimen handling, and recording of patient vital information, such as blood pressure readings, for nursing research projects.
- Managed REDCap databases, and facilitated data collection across primary care sites.
- Collaborated with community health workers in Baltimore, MD, USA, to enhance outreach and participant retention.
- Participated in health promotion and education campaigns by educating participants on cardiovascular health, its prevention, and good lifestyle habits.
- Contributed to manuscript development, with focus on data visualization and interpretation.
Dentist (Senior House Officer)
University of Ghana Health Services, Dental Unit
, Ghana
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Delivered full-scope dental care to over 400 patients, emphasizing health education, and continuity of care.
- Performed advanced dental care, including endodontic and oral surgical procedures, under supervision.
- Coordinated multi-disciplinary teams to ensure efficient clinic operations and patient follow-up.
- Presented clinical case reports and research findings at academic journal club meetings.
Dentist (Junior House Officer)
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Dental Department
, Ghana
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Diagnosed and managed restorative, periodontal, and pediatric dental cases.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and managed trauma/tumor cases as part of emergency response team.
- Maintained regulatory compliance in clinical documentation and data capture.
Dental Externship
University of Glasgow
, Scotland
08.2019 - 08.2019
- Rotations in Oral Surgery, Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Medicine, and Prosthodontics.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health (International Health: Health Systems)
Johns Hopkins University
USA05-2025
Bachelor of Dental Surgery -
University of Ghana
Ghana10-2020
Bachelor of Science - Medical Sciences
University of Ghana
Ghana11-2017
Skills
- Research and data analysis: REDCap, SPSS, Stata, Excel, Atlasti
- Health systems and monitoring: Program evaluation, systematic reviews, cost-effectiveness modeling
- Regulatory and compliance: good clinical practice, ethics protocol development
- Clinical research management: protocol development, stakeholder engagement, qualitative and quantitative coding, and analysis
- Communication and dissemination: scientific writing, stakeholder reporting, health promotion, and education
Certification
- Public Health Economics (Johns Hopkins University)
- Evaluation: International Health Programs (Johns Hopkins University)
Affiliations
- Served on a Maryland State Dental Association Foundation committee to plan an coordinate the 2025 Give Kids a Smile (GKAS), an annual oral health education outreach event, that provided free dental treatment to children in various sites in Baltimore city (USA, 2024–2025).
- Co-led reproductive health education and presented on environmental sanitation at YALI West Africa (2021).
- Organized rural health outreach events during National Health Week in Ghana (2016–2018).
Accomplishments
- Publication: Dai-Kosi AD, Tormeti D, Ankomah S, Sackeyfio J, Blankson PK (2025). Stress and bruxism: A study among dental and medical students at the University of Ghana. Postgraduate Medical Journal of Ghana, 14(1), 36–39. https://doi.org/10.60014/pmjg.v14i1.389
- Co-Vice President, Student Assembly Johns Hopkins University (2024 - 2025)
- Community Outreach Coordinator, African Public Health Club, (2023-2024)
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Limited
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant – Mass Action Against Malaria (MAAM) Monitoring & Evaluation Project
Center for Communication Programs (CCP), Johns Hopkins University
02.2024 - 02.2025
Graduate Research Assistant – Engage With Heart (Cardiovascular Health Project)
School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University
10.2023 - 05.2024
Dentist (Senior House Officer)
University of Ghana Health Services, Dental Unit
06.2022 - 06.2023
Dentist (Junior House Officer)
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Dental Department
05.2021 - 05.2022
Dental Externship
University of Glasgow
08.2019 - 08.2019
Master of Science - Public Health (International Health: Health Systems)
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Dental Surgery -
University of Ghana
Bachelor of Science - Medical Sciences
University of Ghana